| allegedly |
according to what has been claimed although not proven. |
| appreciation |
a feeling of thanks. |
| barter |
to trade services or things for other services or things without using money. |
| bog |
an area of soft, wet earth; marsh. |
| excessive |
more than is needed or considered fair; not reasonable. |
| executive |
a person who has a managing or directing role in a business or government. |
| gape |
to stare in surprise, awe, or wonder, especially with the mouth open. |
| inflict |
to deal out or strike in a physical attack. |
| instinct |
natural behavior in an animal that is not taught by parents or experience but is simply part of what an animal is born with. |
| landmark |
a point in a landscape that is used as a reference or marks a boundary. |
| leisurely |
unhurried; slow. |
| previously |
just before another. |
| radiant |
sending out heat or rays of light; shining brightly. |
| scoff |
to laugh at, mock, or criticize scornfully (often followed by "at"). |
| systematic |
involving or based on a method or plan; not random or chaotic. |